Question 1

How does SwiftKitten compare to Xcode's autocomplete?

Accepted Answer

SwiftKitten is faster due to its caching mechanisms and reduces bloat by excluding specific frameworks, but it lacks Xcode's integrated tools like debugging and project management, making it a lightweight alternative for Sublime Text users.

Question 2

How to set up SwiftKitten for faster performance?

Accepted Answer

Install SourceKitten first, then add SwiftKitten via Package Control. For best speed, build the optional cffi backend by navigating to the cffi directory in packages and running python setup.py build with a compatible Python version for Sublime.

Question 3

Do I need to install SourceKitten separately?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SwiftKitten depends on the SourceKitten framework, which must be installed independently. The plugin's settings require the path to the SourceKitten binary, typically /usr/local/bin/sourcekitten, as specified in the README.

Question 4

Can SwiftKitten handle Swift packages or Xcode projects?

Accepted Answer

Currently, SwiftKitten has limited support; the TODO list mentions adding multi-file project and Xcode project parsing features, so it's best for single-file or simple Swift code in Sublime Text until those are implemented.

Question 5

How do I clear the cache if autocompletion seems off?

Accepted Answer

Run 'SwiftKitten: Clear Cache' from the Sublime Text command palette. This clears both autocomplete and framework caches, which can resolve issues with outdated or incorrect suggestions, as described in the caching section.

Question 6

Is the documentation feature reliable?

Accepted Answer

The documentation lookup is marked as experimental and requires configuring a docset path and docsetutil binary. It may not be stable or support multiple docsets, so use it cautiously for non-critical reference tasks.

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